The Amazing Story of the Discovery of Insulin by Banting and Best | The History of Nobel Prize for the Discovery of Insulin
Motivational Stories Dr. Kamal Kumar Sengupta Motivational Stories Dr. Kamal Kumar Sengupta

The Amazing Story of the Discovery of Insulin by Banting and Best | The History of Nobel Prize for the Discovery of Insulin

Although insulin has been called "arguably the greatest medical miracle of this century," few are aware of the epic tale of its discovery which involves luck, friendship, animosity, ego, injustice, and the fragile nature of human endeavor. Today, I’m going to tell you that story!

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The Dawn of the Antibiotic Era | The History of Sir Alexander Fleming’s Accidental Discovery and Development of Penicillin
Motivational Stories Dr. Kamal Kumar Sengupta Motivational Stories Dr. Kamal Kumar Sengupta

The Dawn of the Antibiotic Era | The History of Sir Alexander Fleming’s Accidental Discovery and Development of Penicillin

The quest to create the first mass-produced antibiotic capable of curing a bacterial infection began in 1928 with the accidental discovery of a moldy petri dish. Before that, there was no effective treatment for illnesses like pneumonia, gonorrhea, or rheumatic fever. Blood poisoning from cuts or scratches was common in hospitals, and the only treatment available to doctors was to wait and hope. That’s why the discovery of Penicillin marked a real turning point in human history when doctors finally had a tool that could fully treat their patients of fatal infectious diseases. Today I’m going to tell you the remarkable story of the accidental discovery of Penicillin!

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The Story of Edward Jenner - the Vaccine Pioneer | A Brief History of Smallpox Vaccination
Motivational Stories Dr. Kamal Kumar Sengupta Motivational Stories Dr. Kamal Kumar Sengupta

The Story of Edward Jenner - the Vaccine Pioneer | A Brief History of Smallpox Vaccination

Today I’m going to tell you a monster story - a monster who ruined many cities, towns, and countries, and even wiped out two complete civilizations namely the Mayas and the Incas. Gradually the monster tightened its grip on Eurasia, America, and the Pacific, and unleashed epidemics that claimed thousands of lives. Can you guess the monster? Yes, you are right. The name of this monster is ‘Smallpox!’

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